Church of the Advent enjoys the dedicated services of clergy, staff members, and volunteers who help fulfill our mission. They include:

The Rev. Marc G. Eames

Rector

Fr. Marc has been the rector of the Church of the Advent since November of 2011. He is a passionate advocate for the faith, and he enjoys spending time with his wife Gretchen and children Maggie and Thomas.

Eric Bouwman-Wozencraft

Minister of Music

Eric has been with the Advent since 2010. He is a gifted pianist and teaches many students locally. The Advent has much enjoyed his gentle spirit and good liturgical sense. Eric leads the Advent and Easter choirs. He accompanies congregational singing on the organ, and plays beautiful preludes, offertory anthems, and postludes.

Staff

Millie DowningParish Administrator

Millie Downing has been the parish administrator since October of 2011. Millie helps keep the parish running by working on emails and service leaflets while keeping the books in good order. Millie also helps run the occasional babysitting night and she coordinates our annual Rose Sunday Mother-Child Tea. Millie is kept very busy with two college aged boys.

Rosemarie Nichols

Nursery Care Provider

Rosie is our warm hearted nursery supervisor. Rosie has owned her own private daycare for decades and uses her expertise every Sunday for the Advent. Rosie welcomes all of the new children of the parish with great joy and enthusiasm. Rosie also helps run some of our babysitting nights.